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High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 3:24AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.* WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts, east central andeastern New York, and southern Vermont.* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds along with the weight of snowand ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed treesand power lines, resulting in power outages.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 3:56AM EST until February 16 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleetaccumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulationsbetween one tenth and three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting ashigh as 45 mph.* WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts and east central NewYork.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue before transitioning to awintry mix this morning. Gusty winds along with the weight of snowand ice on trees could result in some downed tree branches leadingto some power outages.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.

National Weather Service